Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in New York, NY
Physical Therapist Assistants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $75,620 a year — 11% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $58,542 take-home, or $4,879 a month.
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- Federal income tax$7,806
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,688
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,096
- New York income tax$3,486
- Take-home pay$58,542
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $2,496 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $56,046 ($4,671 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,250 | $21.75 | $36,692 | $3,058 |
| 25th percentile | $66,600 | $32.02 | $52,684 | $4,390 |
| Median (50th) | $75,620 | $36.36 | $58,542 | $4,879 |
| 75th percentile | $83,200 | $40.00 | $63,465 | $5,289 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,510 | $43.03 | $67,559 | $5,630 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $75,620 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median physical therapist assistant's $58,542 take-home pay has the buying power of $52,008 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.47), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for physical therapist assistants, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #4 of 4 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $82,140 | $62,138 | $54,716 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $72,230 | $56,213 | $54,262 |
| 3 | Miami, FL | $72,530 | $59,855 | $52,433 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $75,620 | $58,542 | $52,008 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 4 metros →
About the job: physical therapist assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +23.0% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make in New York, NY?
The median physical therapist assistant salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $75,620 a year, or about $36.36 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $66,600 and $83,200.
What is a physical therapist assistant’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $75,620 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $58,542 a year ($4,879 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,486 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a physical therapist assistant?
Pay here is 11% above the national median of $68,380. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $52,008 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #4 of 4 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a physical therapist assistant afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 49% of a median physical therapist assistant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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